Group Facilitator, Allies in Change Counseling Center, Portland, OR

Group Facilitator 

Posted on: March 28, 2013
Posted by: Allies in Change Counseling Center

INTRODUCTION

Allies in Change Counseling Center is a small social activist organization specializing in anti-domestic violence education and counseling looking for preferably licensed therapists to co-facilitate evening groups working with abusive men.  Come join our diverse and dynamic team. 

DESCRIPTION

Allies in Change Counseling Center is a private adult psychological services center. We offer group counseling for men and women specializing in abuse intervention and anger management. We also offer individual and couples counseling for men and women for a variety of issues including: managing emotions such as anger, depression, stress, and anxiety; building greater intimacy and connection in relationships with others including romantic partners, family members, and friends; coping with significant changes and transitions in life related to relationships, work, family, health, and other issues; and identifying and addressing behaviors that can undermine one's happiness, such as addictions.

Employment Position: Group co-facilitator, license is preferred but not required. 

Employment Status: Part time, minimum commitment of two years, opportunities for increased hours over time.

Days & Hours: Days and hours vary based on groups and appointments. Evening hours are required.  Occasional attendance at Tuesday morning staff meeting requested, but not required.

Reports to: Clinical Director and Operations Manager

Compensation: $100 per two hour group as lead facilitator. $50 per two hour group as co-facilitator.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

·         A masters or doctoral degree in a clinical field, preferably licensed

·         Commitment to social activism and the agency mission

·         Familiarity with domestic violence and/or feminist issues

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Must be able to handle stressful situations and/or clients

·         High comfort level working in a diverse environment

·         A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace

HOW TO APPLY 
Email: allies@alliesinchange.org 
Fax: (503) 297-7980

Qualified candidates should submit a resume with cover letter that outlines your qualifications for this position. 

Agency Mission: The mission of Allies in Change Counseling Center is to raise awareness of, educate about, and encourage the practice of healthy, loving and respectful relationships with oneself, one's partner and family, and the community. As our name reflects, Allies in Change intends to promote working with others as allies. We acknowledge that some cultural values such as traditional definitions of gender roles and power undermine a person's ability to be fully loving in relationships. We seek to address and change these values on individual, familial and societal levels. As an agency, we seek to practice these values ourselves in both our professional and personal lives.

ALLIES IN CHANGE COUNSELING CENTER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

Finance and Business Director, Bitch Media, Portland, OR

Finance and Business Director

Posted on: March 12, 2013
Posted by: Bitch Media

Bitch Media is a nonprofit, feminist media organization based in Portland, OR. Bitch magazine has been in publication since 1996, and our trademark "feminist response to pop culture" can be found in our blogs, audio, and other digital content at bitchmedia.org. 

DESCRIPTION
The Finance and Business Director at Bitch Media provides oversight for all aspects of financial management, manages vendor relationships, provides HR support, directs newsstand strategy for Bitch magazine, administers renewal strategy, and provides various levels of customer service. If you love accounting, data, and business strategy, read on!

• Reports to Executive Director 
• Classification: Part-time, 25 hours/week, exempt
• Compensation: $17/hour
• Benefits include full health and dental insurance and paid vacation
• This position is not a telecommuting opportunity

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial and Vendor Management:
• Oversees monthly financial operations and prepares analysis and reports 
• Responsible for Quickbooks entry, A/R, and A/P
• Reviews, updates, and/or develops all internal controls, including forms, processes, etc.
• Coordinates organizational budgeting process
• Preparation and reporting of payroll
• Oversees and evaluates most vendor relationships

Newsstand & Subscriptions:
• Directs and analyzes Bitch magazine newsstand strategy and liaisons with newsstand distributor
• Solicits and creates contracts with new direct retailers
• Liaisons with vendors about all aspects of renewal mailings and administer renewal efforts
• Creates reports for board, ED, and other staff on subscription statistics including cashflow, adds/drop, served counts, etc 
• Communicates with fulfillment house about a wide range of fulfillment issues
• Coordinates a wide range of administrative aspects of circulation: subscription related deadlines/calendar, needs, pricing, marketing questions, customer service issues, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Proficiency in Quickbooks and Excel
• Experience in nonprofit accounting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Competency with FileMaker Pro or similar software a plus
• Knowledge of publishing industry a plus

HOW TO APPLY
• Please email cover letter and résumé to jobs@bitchmedia.org referencing "Finance Director" in the subject line by March 25. Preference given to early applicants and those who can start by April 1. Please give your start date and any availability issues in your cover letter.
• Office location is not ADA accessible
• Principals only, recruiters; please do not contact this job poster
• No phone calls, please
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products, or commercial interests
• For more information, please visit www.bitchmedia.org